I bought a chromed Krag from the CMP North Store four years ago for $400 (if anyone here remembers the black & white pair that was there for a while, this was the white one). At the time, I had a relationship with a metal finishing firm (non-FFL) that stripped all of the metal except the BR for me for $50. I stripped the wood myself and it was NOT easy, at least on that rifle. The white enamel they used was not only thick but also extremely hard. Doing it well took A LOT of effort, time, and patience, but the finished product came out very nice and exposed a clear 1903 inspection stamp and proof P. I was able to find a fairly nice, non-refinished 1902 vintage barreled receiver locally for $50. It's now one of those projects for "another time". At the moment, all of the stripped metal parts are packed away in a heavy coating of RIG while the stock and BR live in climate controlled luxury.
I chose to strip my rifle only because the chrome was peeling off. The rifle as received was complete and fully operational. If the rifle described in RCK's post can be put into good working order for the cost of a new sear spring, the chrome plating is still nice, and the stock is salvageable, I don't think a $400 price tag is out of line. JMHO
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